Overview
Despite its role in maintaining soil fertility for thousands of years, biological nitrogen fixation has only been scientifically recognized and studied as a process for the last hundred years. This work summarizes findings from the past century and then delves into ongoing attempts to explain the elusive nature of the fundamental reactions involved at the heart of the process. A team of experts from around the world have contributed these concise, well-referenced acounts that explore crucial issues - from the chemistry of biological nitrogen fixation to its application in agriculture. Students and researchers alike will find this a useful resource and research tool as they attempt to better understand this important biological process.
Full Product Details
Author: G.J. Leigh (School of Chemistry, Physics and Environmental Science, University of Sussex, Brighton, UK)
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Imprint: Elsevier Science Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 17.50cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 24.40cm
Weight: 1.010kg
ISBN: 9780444509659
ISBN 10: 0444509658
Pages: 470
Publication Date: 22 November 2002
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
...The chapters devoted to the different nitrogenase systems covering topics from structural biology to genetic regulation provide a very good and comprehensive overview of all aspects concerning functioning and synthesis of the enzyme complexes that are in the hearth of biological nitrogen fixation. Journal of Plant Physiology S. Nordlund ...I find the book an excellent introduction to nitrogen fixation research. ...researchers will find the book an excellent source for updating their knowledge in different areas, especially as most chapters provide 100-150 references. Applied Soil Ecology
""The chapters devoted to the different nitrogenase systems covering topics from structural biology to genetic regulation provide a very good and comprehensive overview of all aspects concerning functioning and synthesis of the enzyme complexes that are in the hearth of biological nitrogen fixation."" --Journal of Plant Physiology Nordlund ""I find the book an excellent introduction to nitrogen fixation research. ...researchers will find the book an excellent source for updating their knowledge in different areas, especially as most chapters provide 100-150 references."" --Applied Soil Ecology
...The chapters devoted to the different nitrogenase systems covering topics from structural biology to genetic regulation provide a very good and comprehensive overview of all aspects concerning functioning and synthesis of the enzyme complexes that are in the hearth of biological nitrogen fixation.Journal of Plant PhysiologyS. Nordlund...I find the book an excellent introduction to nitrogen fixation research. ...researchers will find the book an excellent source for updating their knowledge in different areas, especially as most chapters provide 100-150 references.Applied Soil Ecology
